Samuel Onyekwere

Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer

IT professional with experience across Azure administration, identity management, networking, and infrastructure support. Strong background in Azure IaaS/PaaS, Entra ID, hybrid environments, and automation using Python and PowerShell.

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Research & Ed.
MSc Cloud and Network Security Sept 2025 – Sept 2026
University of Greater Manchester
  • Modules: Penetration Testing and Forensics, Cloud Solutions and Implementation, InfoSec, Enterprise Network Architecture.
  • Research:
    ◦ PRCIM Framework - Preventing Insider Misconfigurations in Cloud-Native Payment Systems
    ◦ Critical Appraisal of Digital Forensic Processes and Methodologies for the Collection and Analysis of Digital Evidence
Experience
Technical Support Engineer // Tek Experts Nigeria
June 2021 – May 2024
  • Provided Tier 1–2 support for 300+ users across Windows/Linux environments.
  • Managed Active Directory user accounts, group policies, permissions, and password resets – direct foundation for Azure AD/IAM.
  • Troubleshot network connectivity, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and firewall rules.
  • Resolved security-related tickets (account lockouts, suspicious logins, MFA issues).
  • Performed system patching and basic vulnerability remediation.
  • Documented processes and trained end-users on security best practices.
Backend Developer // Ecosynd Technologies
February 2023 – August 2025
  • Built secure REST APIs and automation scripts while collaborating with infrastructure teams during cloud migrations.
  • Reduced manual processing by 15 hours/month through secure automation scripts.
  • Built multiple websites for over 50 companies and startups.
  • Supported migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud, assisting with VM deployment, networking, and access controls.
Tech Stack
Cloud & Infra
  • Azure (Admin/Sec)
  • Terraform (IaC)
  • Docker & K8s
  • Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu)
Network Eng.
  • TCP/IP & DNS
  • OSPF / BGP Routing
  • VPNs & Firewalls
  • Wireshark Analysis
DevOps & Auto
  • Python / Bash
  • GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
  • Ansible / YAML
  • Git / Version Control
Security & Gov
  • Zero Trust Arch.
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Entra ID (IAM)
  • ISO 27001 / NIST